I started a beach scene a couple years ago. It takes up an entire wall in our spare bedroom. So far it is just a generic brown beach, blue water, blue sky thing. As soon as I can find that darn memory card I will load the pic. Does anyone have suggestions or examples of something a little better than a cheesy beach scene that you would see in a nail salon?

A couple of Moai in the far distance. Some Tiki's in the mid-distance. A island Kane and/or wahine in the near view. Or reverse it so it looks like you are standing next to the Moai looking out towards the kane/wahine.

Some tiki torches hinting at a path to be followed into the distance.

I am assuming a day-time presentation so maybe some palm fronds along the edge as if you were sitting under them. Or Plumeria branches loaded with flowers.

The ideas are endless, really. It is ultimately up to you on what you add based on what you think can be done in your skill set. Or if you are having someone else do the painting, what can they do?

So I changed the title so I can just add to it with whatever art I am doing. Right now working on a non-tiki graduation present for my daughter. I will post some pics as soon as it is done.

I usual lean towards the animation/comic side of art. Not really into realism or I would just take a picture.

For a beach mural inside my home, I wondered what other people thought would be the best: cartoonish or realistic.

I can do realistic, but I have a short attention span and get bored of always doing the same thing. I am going to start with a volcano, kind of like my sketch. What does everyone think about it looking photo realistic or more like a cartoon panel?

"TU Much!" Love it.
Since I have absolutely NO 2D talent, I tend to admire realistic more. But at the end of the day it's your wall and you should do what makes you happy _________________When you hurry through life, you just get to the end faster.
Pirate Ship Tree House

This is what I did a couple years ago. The room is finally empty and I can think about starting it up again. Of course I have to go back to work in a couple weeks so it likely won't get finished this summer.